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ALBUM REVIEW: Return of the queen of rap: ‘Pink Friday 2’ by Nicki Minaj

Nick Keller, Opinion Writer February 11, 2024

On Dec. 8, rap superstar Nicki Minaj released her first album in five years since the release of “Queen.” It's simply called, “Pink Friday 2,” and it serves as a sequel of sorts to her debut album,...

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OPINION: How Feb. 14 became Valentine’s Day

Hannah Bulgrin, Opinion Writer February 10, 2024

Valentine's Day: a time for roses, chocolates, telling people how you feel or scrolling through social media and watching all the happy couples post about their perfect days. Whether you love or hate Feb....

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OPINION: A love letter to writing love letters

Kaitlyn Mitchell, Opinion Writer February 10, 2024

I have kept every letter I’ve ever been given. They live in scattered piles throughout my life.  A collection of notes passed in class between me and my former best friend are still pressed between...

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OPINION: 2024 election: The year of political what-ifs

Jackson Small, Opinion Editor February 9, 2024

With the 2024 election looming ever closer, fear of another four years under the Trump regime is beginning to swell as former president Donald Trump widens his lead among the candidates vying for the Republican...

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OPINION: Must-see movies: ‘Ocean’s Eleven’

Jacob Freshly, Opinion Writer February 9, 2024

The 2001 crime comedy “Ocean’s Eleven,” directed by Steven Soderbergh, is a must-watch for action, crime, comedy film enthusiasts and general movie enjoyers alike. I have begun my college-long...

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OPINION: Maternity leave is a must in America

Ella Katona, Opinion Writer February 8, 2024

Recently, I saw a video on Instagram from @femalequotient of a woman interviewing a variety of people from different countries. She asked them how much paid maternity leave women in America receive. One...

New year + more content = a stronger Stater

New year + more content = a stronger Stater

Isabella Schreck and Anthony Zacharyasz February 8, 2024

Dear reader, Happy New Year (a little over a month late) – we hope the start of your 2024 and your semester has started off on a strong and smooth note. Thank you for picking up this now monthly print...

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OPINION: What musical artists will stand the test of time?

Nick Keller, Opinion Writer February 7, 2024

We’ve seen it before. An incredibly famous musician or band that, back in the day, were all anyone would talk about. But as time went on, their relevance in the modern music world began to die out. The...

REACTION: 'I'm not the drama': 'The Bachelor' week 3

REACTION: ‘I’m not the drama’: ‘The Bachelor’ week 3

Kelsie Horner, Assistant Managing Editor February 6, 2024

Bachelor Nation, buckle up, because week three was a roller coaster. Group date No. 1: The Mrs. Right Pageant The episode kicked off with the first group date of the week, a pageant show titled the...

OPINION: What does music mean to you?

OPINION: What does music mean to you?

Anthony Morris, Opinion Writer February 6, 2024

What even is music? At some point in our timeline, we as humans decided that certain types of “ughhs” and “oohs” sounded somewhat pleasing to the ear, and then we chased this feeling to the ends...

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REACTION: Everything you missed at the 2024 Grammys

Kelsie Horner, Assistant Managing Editor February 5, 2024

Music fans tuned in for the 66th annual Grammy award show Sunday night. If you missed it, here is a recap of the most important, jaw-dropping moments.  Awards The award ceremony was certainly dominated...

OPINION: TikTok vs. music giant: What the future holds

OPINION: TikTok vs. music giant: What the future holds

Hannah Bulgrin, Opinion Writer February 5, 2024

Universal Music Group (UMG) officially removed all their music from TikTok on Feb. 1, 2024. At first notice, this may not seem like a huge deal. Some may not even know what UMG does or what kind of company...